Cardiac Sonographer II

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced cardiac ultrasound services, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms. Join a team committed to patient care in a leading healthcare facility. Competitive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition assistance, are provided from day one.

Benefits

Competitive Wages and Incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program or 2 years work experience.
• Must have RCS or RDCS certification.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and obtain their clinical history.
• Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Identify and define cardiac abnormalities.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Ability to explain procedures

Complex sonographic methods

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate of an accredited Technical or Associates degree program in Echocardiography

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health The Heart Hospital Dallas - Fort Worth (formerly BHVH)
Address: 1400 Eighth Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Must have at least ONE of the following: A current RCS through (CCI) or RDCS through (ARDMS)
Graduate of an accredited Technical or Associates degree program in Echocardiography or a related field + 2 years experience required- adult echocardiography preferred. Full-time day shift position, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm with rotational weekends, Holidays and night call coverage for emergent Procedures.
On Call response time to the facility is within 1 hour of notification.
The department supports inpatients, outpatients, intraprocedural structural heart TEEs and TTEs.

What Baylor has to offer at The Heart Hospital in the Dallas- Fort Worth area!
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we value our team members. Your well-being is our top priority
Our magnet-awarded facility is a great place to learn and grow with a Highly skilled staff in a very advanced cardiac program.
We offer Competitive Wages and Incentives
Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits day 1 of employment!
Relocation assistance: Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer 2 performs basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound services. These include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress tests for adults. These tests help diagnose and assess cardiac abnormalities. General duties include preparing equipment, prepping patients, and explaining procedures. They also review images, report findings, and evaluate patient history. This helps identify the purpose of the examination. They frame the clinical question the exam should answer and expand the exam as needed.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain their clinical history. Include cardiac-related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data. Adapt imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms. This helps reduce the chance of incorrect clinical interpretation.
• Perform basic to advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures using various equipment and techniques. Make necessary measurements for accurate, high-quality results.
• Identify and define cardiac abnormalities. Extend the examination scope as needed. Deviate from standard techniques when necessary. Correlate invasive and noninvasive cardiac test results with cardiac anatomy and function.
• May assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing echocardiograph studies. This aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Assist in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizing probe.
• Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment, reporting all malfunctions as appropriate.
• Act as a resource to other staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies to optimize patient care.
• Work closely with the cardiac sonographer quality coordinator to ensure adherence to quality processes and protocols. Assist with ICAEL accreditation activities as delegated.
• Implement protocols as new technology evolves, and ensure implementation and adherence to system echocardiography standards.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patients' questions.
• Knowledge of approved clinical protocols for each type of cardiovascular ultrasound examination.
• Knowledge of proper infection control, including precautionary procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skilled utilization of computers and medical equipment.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Must have one of the following at time of hire/transfer:

• RCS through Cardio Credentialing Intl. (CCI)
• RDCS through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).